Ophthalmology Nurse Lead (Band 6), 28h, Flexible

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Ophthalmology Sister/Charge Nurse to lead our ophthalmology team. The post focuses on delivering safe, patient-centred care across outpatient, treatment and diagnostic services.

You will work with the Senior Sister and multidisciplinary colleagues, developing junior staff and leading service improvements in a busy ophthalmic unit.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current registration
• Degree in nursing or equivalent
• Evidence of post-registration education
• Evidence of a recognised Ophthalmic Nurse course
• First line management/leadership course
• Evidence of ongoing career development

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and managerial leadership to staff.
• Supervise and develop junior staff.
• Support ward manager and act as ward representative.
• Contribute to nursing practice review and service delivery.
• Deliver role modelling of high nursing standards and professionalism.

Skills

Communication

Ophthalmic nursing

Diplomacy & negotiation

Time management

Resource management

Problem solving

Clinical leadership

Audit & analysis

Teaching & presentation

Education

Nursing degree (Adult)

Post-registration education

Ophthalmic Nurse course

First line management course

Career development evidence

Job description

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Ophthalmology Sister/Charge Nurse to lead our ophthalmology team. The post focuses on delivering safe, patient-centred care across outpatient, treatment and diagnostic services.

You will work with the Senior Sister and multidisciplinary colleagues, developing junior staff and leading service improvements in a busy ophthalmic unit.